Be Faithful Disciples of Christ. Not being a wolf for others or other religions (homo homini lupus). Luke, 21:12-19
Suffering and persecution will always be a part of human history. Often we find that humans become wolves for others (homo homini lupus). Life is not easy, it requires struggle to get something or to achieve something, often justifies various ways to pursue it. Sacrificing others becomes an effective and easy way. There are almost always victims in many life events.
Likewise in the dynamics of the life of faith. There are many challenges and obstacles that are often faced by religious people when they want to express their faith. Certain religious rituals are often considered strange and untrue because they are not used to seeing them or fail to understand the rituals of other religions. While each religion has a different expression of faith, it has a different rite. If there is not sufficient explanation, the expression of faith in other religions is always a source of conflict.
Jesus reminds us as Christians to be alert and ready when the time comes for us to experience obstacles in our faith. Obstacles will always exist and there will be attempts to weaken us as believers. Now, all of us are challenged to remain completely faithful to God, take up our cross in life and follow God.
Are we able to dedicate ourselves with passion and commitment to serve the glory of God in our lives? Are we willing and able to stand up for our faith when the situation demands it? Are we able to live this life with sincere love for God and be witnesses of His truth in our lives?
These are the questions we should have, to remind us and to strengthen us in our determination to be faithful disciples of Christ. It is the waves of life that will be the field of our struggle. The quality of our faith is further tested by this. A reliable captain must be able to pass through thousands of powerful waves of sea water. Without it, he would not be able to become a reliable captain.
Let's learn from the simple things in life. We see these simple things and live within the framework of our lives as believers. God is with us, strengthening us and empowering us in our journey of life, now and forever.
